Struggle to survive

Rose tried to hide her shame

She bites her sore lip
sighs deeply.
slams the door
Once more.
This time it's for good
There  is no going back .

The wind howled like a mad dog.
Blowing the rain in her face.
Rose tugged away at her keys
Which lay underneath piles of  soaked  hankchiefs. She pulled out a used condom.
For a brief moment the sweat started to pour off her face.
She noticed  the condom was torn .

The nightmare was just beginning
It had been four weeks since her
missed period. She was now experiencing
morning sickness.
Rose was struggling to survive.
And now the thought of a baby.
She had no income.
Rose had nothing to eat .
The last time she had eaten was a few days ago. She felt unwell and lacked energy.
  
The doorbell rang loudly. There stood a woman dressed black. Her Aunt Cathy
Stood there awkwardly. "Aren't you going to to invite me in" Rose looked away nervously. Aunt Cathy said she would like a cup of tea.
While Rose made her aunts tea. She was dreading her aunt finding out her shameful secret.


Rose pulled on her pretty white lace nightdress She sighed  and quickly glanced
into the mirror. Her heart sank. Looking into the mirror revealed a pure young lady. But on the inside she felt vile.
Her innocence had been stolen.
For a moment she felt sick to the stomach.
Rose tossed and turned all night.
But sleep just wouldt come .

The early morning sun made its appearance like a pink flamingo which dominated the blue skies.
Rose threw herself into a cold shower furiously scrubed herself red raw.
No amount of scrubing would change the way she felt inside. One day she vowed
To get her revenge.